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Coverage dated August 19, 2026

A national divide over holding back students: Some states do it young, others wait until high school

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Western Line School District Assistant Superintendent James Johnson, ceneter, and Superintendent Lawrence Hudson, right, greet students while visiting Riverside Elementary School, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Avon.

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    Western Line School District Assistant Superintendent James Johnson, ceneter, and Superintendent Lawrence Hudson, right, greet students while visiting Riverside Elementary School, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Avon.

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